Quick Read
- Ranveer Singh will formally apologize at the Chamunda Temple on April 10, 2026, to address legal complaints regarding his mimicry of the film ‘Kantara’.
- The film ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is nearing the 1000 crore global revenue mark, setting new opening records for Hindi-language cinema.
- The apology is viewed as a strategic move to ensure the film’s continued commercial success across diverse demographics in India.
Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is set to make a formal, in-person apology at the Chamunda Temple in Mysore, seeking to resolve a lingering legal and cultural controversy while his latest film, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, continues its historic run at the global box office. The actor’s legal team informed the Karnataka High Court that he will file an affidavit on April 10, 2026, marking a significant shift from his previous digital-only statement regarding the incident.
The Kantara Mimicry Controversy and Legal Stakes
The controversy stems from an incident at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa last November, where Singh mimicked the iconic ‘Daiva’ scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1. The performance sparked widespread backlash from the Kannadiga community, leading to an FIR being filed against the actor. While Singh previously issued an apology on Instagram, complainant advocate Prashanth Methal argued that the digital gesture lacked sincerity. By committing to an in-person visit to the Chamunda Temple, Singh aims to address these concerns of authenticity and mitigate the ongoing legal friction as his career-defining film dominates the cinema landscape.
Box Office Performance of Dhurandhar 2
The move to reconcile comes as Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar, solidifies its position as a cultural and commercial phenomenon. As of March 25, 2026, the spy-action drama is rapidly approaching the 1000 crore global revenue mark. The film has already secured the highest opening weekend ever for a Hindi-language production, grossing over INR 761 crores worldwide. Industry analysts note that the film’s performance is defying traditional post-holiday box office trends, with record-breaking ticket sales in both urban Indian centers and international markets, including non-traditional territories like Mexico and Ukraine.
Comparing Dhurandhar 2 to Historical Giants
The success of Dhurandhar 2 has prompted comparisons to heavyweights like S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and RRR. While Pushpa 2: The Rule remains the overall leader for Indian film openings, the Aditya Dhar-led project has set new benchmarks for Hindi cinema, particularly in single-day collection records. The film’s momentum has been sustained by a combination of high-stakes espionage storytelling and a massive, multi-language release strategy. As the film nears the 1000 crore milestone, the industry is closely watching how the actor’s public apology—and the subsequent reception by the public—impacts the film’s long-term endurance in the southern Indian markets, where sentiment regarding the Kantara incident remains particularly sensitive.
The strategic timing of the apology suggests a deliberate effort by the production team to neutralize potential boycotts or negative sentiment in Karnataka, ensuring that the film’s massive commercial momentum remains unaffected as it enters its most lucrative phase of global exhibition.